None of the other owls seem to appreciate Annie Hoot's knitting skills, so she knits herself a hot air balloon and sets out to find a more receptive audience, in this story for readers 4 to 8. Annie's knitted umbrellas don't fare so well in the rain forest, and her clothing designs are too hot for the animals in Africa, but in the Arctic, Annie finally finds the recognition she has craved. Upon returning to her home, one more happy surprise is waiting for the little owl. Holly Clifton-Brown's colorful watercolor illustrations memorably include giraffes in striped scarves and a walrus in a waistcoat.